Reaching the square
The Piazza Navona lies in the centro storico, the historic centre of Rome. The long oval follows the track of the ancient Stadium of Domitian, and the buildings around it keep that outline. You reach it on foot for the last stretch. Cars are restricted nearby, and no metro station stands on the square itself.
Most visitors combine a bus or a metro ride with a short walk. Buses run along the Corso Rinascimento, beside the square. Metro line A serves the stops Spagna and Lepanto, which are the names usually given for this area. Use a journey planner for the walking time from the stop you choose.
By bus
The Corso Rinascimento is the main bus street beside the square.
The lines 30, 70, 81, 87, 492 and 628 use the Corso Rinascimento. For line 492, the stops are Zanardelli and Rinascimento. Direction and departure times change, so check the stop sign and the live timetable before you board. If you come from the Chiostro del Bramante side, the lines 64 and 46 also serve the Corso Vittorio Emanuele near the Chiesa Nuova.
The square is also close to the Campo de' Fiori and the Via dei Coronari, which makes a walk between the three easy.
By metro
Metro A and a short walk.
Take Metro line A to Spagna or Lepanto and walk or change to a bus for the last stretch. Which station is closer depends on your route, so look at a map before you choose. If you arrive at Termini, plan the connection in a journey planner. Direct links and the fastest walking route are best checked on the day.
Rome's other big sights sit farther away. For the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain, see our sister guides. Cruise passengers will find the route from the port in the Civitavecchia guide.
Tours that start near the square
Walking tours of the centro storico and evening routes, with live prices and availability.
Fares in 2026
Tickets for buses, trams and the metro. Prices as listed for 2026.
| Ticket | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|
| BIT single | €1.50 | 100 minutes |
| Roma 24h | €8.50 | 24 hours from first validation |
| Roma 48h | €15 | 48 hours from first validation |
| Roma 72h | €22 | 72 hours from first validation |
| Weekly ticket | €29 | 7 days |
The BIT does not let you enter the metro as often as you like within the 100 minutes. Use the rules printed for the ticket you buy. Check child fares and airport fares at the ticket point.
By car: the ZTL and parking
The historic centre limits traffic during set hours.
ZTL hours
The limited-traffic zone of the centro storico applies to vehicles without a permit. Day hours: Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., holidays excluded. Night hours: Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., suspended at night in August.
Electric cars
New ZTL permits apply from 1 July 2026, including for electric and hydrogen vehicles that were authorized before. Do not assume that an electric rental car may drive in. Do not count on a hybrid being exempt either; check before you drive.
Street parking
Blue-line spaces cost €1 per hour outside the ZTL and €1.20 per hour inside it. That is a general street rate, not a promise of a free space near the square. The signs on the street decide.
Hotel by car
A parking right does not give you permission to enter the zone. A booking at a hotel does not either. Ask your hotel how it handles arrival by car before you drive in.
Where to stay →Plan the rest of your visit
Places within walking distance.
Getting to Piazza Navona: frequently asked questions
Which bus goes to Piazza Navona?
The lines 30, 70, 81, 87, 492 and 628 use the Corso Rinascimento beside the square. Line 492 stops at Zanardelli and Rinascimento. Check the direction and the live times before you board.
What is the nearest metro station?
No metro station stands on the square. Metro line A stops at Spagna and Lepanto, which are the usual names for this area. Check a map for the walk from the station you pick.
How much is a bus or metro ticket in Rome?
A BIT single costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes. Roma passes cost €8.50 for 24 hours, €15 for 48 hours and €22 for 72 hours. A weekly ticket costs €29. All prices as listed for 2026.
Can I drive to Piazza Navona?
Not freely. The ZTL limits vehicles without a permit on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., plus Friday and Saturday nights from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Holidays are excluded, and August nights are suspended.
How much does street parking cost?
Blue-line spaces cost €1 per hour outside the ZTL and €1.20 per hour inside it. A free space near the square is not guaranteed.
Is Piazza Navona near the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain?
They are in the same historic centre. Use a map for the exact walk, and see our sister guides for both sights.